Peter L. in Ohio writes:

I would like to offer to house/shelter/support a displaced family of four for as long as it takes. My wife and three children have room in our third floor which would be suitable for a family of four. The community has a great school system that would welcome any refugees ( I assume many will become displace)

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Alan D. in Oregon writes:

Hello,
I am a telecommunications analyst for a large hospital system and was wondering if there is help needed to restore communications in Haiti. I also have training in patient care in ortho and emergency medicine. Alan D.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Josh in Kentucky writes:

PLEASE anyone who knows any groups that are sending people into Haiti PLEASE I beg you email me, I am 19 years old in shape and more than willing to help. Please, I can help!

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Marguencie in Florida writes:

I'm an Haitian-American teacher currently living and working in South Florida. I would like to help restore Haiti in any capacity that I can. I speak English, Creole and French. There are a lot of other young Haitian-American professionals like myself who are willing to go to work to help in the rescue efforts in Haiti. Please contact me and let me know how I can help. Thank you and God Bless you for everything that you are doing for Haiti and the Haitian people.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

R.P. in Florida writes:

In my family we are all going tomorrow to donate blood for the people of Haiti. May God be with the victims and their families

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Scott in North Carolina writes:

I am a 27 year 911/Flight Paramedic and willing to travel to Haiti in the Rescue and Recovery efforts. Please advise who we need to contact in order to assist.
Thank You

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Jessica H. in Pennsylvania writes:

I am extremely touched about the stories of people trying to help Haiti, I too would like to help, what can I do to help. I really feel like the children of Haiti need some cheering up and hope, is there things that I could get to send to them. I would like to get people to donate but after donation where can I send them. Please, let me know what I can do. I want to help!!

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Bruce B. in California writes:

I'm a critical care MD, experienced in 3rd world and emergencies (Sudan, famine, 1983-85). I speak Spanish and a bit of French. I can go to Haiti immediately. Please call me if I can be of help. Thank you.

Bruce B.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Rk in California writes:

Hi, I am a nurse, I would love to help but I do not know where to start. please guide me.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Stephanie B. in Oklahoma writes:

I'm a US army soldier and been in the military for 10 years. I'm Haitian born and raised and fluently speak french and creole. I'm also an EMT. I'm desperate to join the SU troops leaving for Haiti so that I can ehlp I know they can never have enough translators and my EMT training is a plus. Now one in my Chain of Command seem to be able to find out fast enough what units are leaving and how I can get attached to them. Please help me I really have to do something. I just left Haiti last friday with my two daughters... I have to help...it could be me and my kids outhere! Please provide me with any info you can and if possible even help me get overthere, if not with the military with another organization. My unit is hesitant to let me leave with another group because of safety reasons but I'm ready and willing to go.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Rod D. in California writes:

Dear Mr. Valenzuela, I've been watching with horror and disbelief at the plight of the people in Haiti. I'd like to help, personally. I am a tradesperson, general contractor, project manager and site manager. I have well developed organizational and communications skills and am experienced in dealing with things on a fast track basis. I don't know if anyone with my background would be useful... certainly not until it's time to start clearing the rubble and rebuilding, but I do want to help in any way I might.
Sir, these people have been neglected long enough by the rest of the world. They have it in them to pull themselves up and survive, but not without some help from outside. I would like to make some contribution to their survival and sucess. I would appreciate any information you might be able to give me and would be honored to be able to go to these people and help them, directly.
Thank you,
Rod D.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Tom K. in Tennessee writes:

Hello, I am a United States trained and certified physician assistant who has 27yrs experience in surgery including orthopaedic trauma and emergencey medicine. I am at present unemployed and able to volunteer to provide medical assistance in Haiti, however I have no money for transportation to Haiti. If you feel I my credentials are appropriate, please contact me, Sincerely, Tom K.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Wilner in Florida writes:

I would love to volunteer my time and services to my people in haiti.I speak fluent creole and french.we need every helping hand.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Omar K. in New Jersey writes:

me and my family we gathering cloth to ware were can i drop them off to help the people in haiti please respond

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Brett T. writes:

I trying to go to Haiti to help as volunteer.I was on fire dept..3 years a emergency tech on ambulances 6 years and a master plumber to boot for getting water up to citizens....I can also take some of my plumbing employees to help.....so i am calling to find some agency to allow and assist us a flight to go.....If I have to I will go backdoor from Dominica Republic Punta and travel in 400 miles ...Id rather go in fresh ,after all i'm trying to help and I am worth more for souls then sending some money...bret

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Margaret S. in New York writes:

I work in a school in Brooklyn I am a teacher assistant i would love to ask the parents and also my neighbors for clothing donations tolietries pillows blankets flash lights batteries etc to send to Haiti I do not know where to go to get someone who is willing to ship the items . I did work with a group of people for katrina and the out pour of donations were unbelievable can you guide me to anyone who is willing to pick them up and ship for free Thank you for your time and effort

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Harlaine in Florida writes:

I've donated cash to two different places already, and is now looking thru the house for clothes and food to donate to red cross. I would love to go to haiti to help since i have medical back ground and I know applying even just a bandage will go a long way. But unfortunately after living in the country for 15 years i'm unegible to leave this country unless it's permanent. So if there is anything I can do here in florida to help my extended family in haiti please let me know, for I am fluent in all three languages, english, french, and creole.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Michael B. in Tennessee writes:

I'm 45 year old emergency RN in excellent health looking to go to Haiti if needed. Available immediately. How do I help? Formerly emergency preparedness coordinator of my hospital. Formerly administrator of ER, MedSurg, and ICU. Former high school teacher.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Jatnna B. in Texas writes:

i heard that they are needing volunteers to go help in Haiti bu i don't kow what web side or were to call so i can apply!!! does anbody knows?

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Alphonse L. in Florida writes:

I have a homehealth company handing me medications, gauze, first aid kits and I have a potential flight into HAITI this sunday. I speak the language as well as this language. I am a social worker with Haitian refugees and asylees and an old boyscout. I think the state department can and should use Haitians willing to replace US employees as volunteers. I am willing to head out there tonight if I can.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

John R. in South Carolina writes:

I am a multi-commercial rated pilot with Flight instructor and Instrument ratings that would like to volunteer my services flying supplies or people into Haiti. If anyone knows of an organization that needs my help please let me know

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Amy P. in Virginia writes:

The need in Haiti is so great that it will take many, many more people on the ground. Why not transport as many people there that are willing to go so that any one person can reach out and hug and confort 1-3 individual Haitians. People are willing to do that and the people of Haiti need it. We have homes to come back to, but we are willing to sacrifice whatever is necessary to HELP!

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Toni and Brandon B. in Missouri write:

My husband and want to volunteer our time in Haiti. I am an LPN with over 23 yrs experience. He has over 25 yrs of all phases of construction. What agencies or how can we go about doing this?

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Ellie in Florida writes:

How can I help? I want to go to Haiti and do whatever they need me to do. What's the best avenue to take?

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Matha F. in Pennsylvania writes:

I greatly appreciate the focus on port au prince, but what about places like Miroganne that got hit and are getting skipped??

What can we do to make sure other parts of Haiti get the attention they need??

I have always been dedicated to helping my country. Anyone that needs a translator or anything else PLEASE let me know

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Robert in New York writes:

My Wife and I feel for the children who lost a loved one. We are willing to adopt a child. We understand children are dying. This is our way to help a child live a wonderful life. Looking for a contact some sort.

Thank You, Robert.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Mimi in Florida writes:

At Palm Beach States College, formely known as Palm Beach Community College, we are collecting water, non perishable food, first aid, clothes, etc. Also, I heard American Airline is willing to fly any medical personel, (ie. doctors, nurse, paramedic, etc) to Haiti free of charge.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Linda M. in California writes:

I am the Student Council advisor at my elementary school. Students would love to help. Besides monetary donations, is there something that our students can do to help the country and people of Haiti? Thank you.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Louis D. in Rhode Island writes:

I want to go to Haiti and help people directly. How can I get there? Is there a relief group I can join? I'll do whatever it takes to get down there, please contact me.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Jim H. in Illinois writes:

I would be willing to go to Haiti to help with anything I can. I am retired and have all the time you need. I would like to help.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

David R. in Kentucky writes:

My name is David R. I' am a Firefighter/Emt. with the Georgetown Fire Dept. I have a team of six people ready to responded to help the people of Haiti. We are certified Firefighter and Emt's when can do search, rescue, and medical services. I can also operate heavy equipment and drive trucks of of any type. Please feel free to write me or give me a call...

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Vanessa B. in Colombia writes:

well i don`t have money to help this people but i think that i can help in an other way i`m a psychologyst and mayme i can help, if that it`s the way please contact me and i will go and help.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Richard M. in Massachusetts writes:

As an Haitian American who feel directly touched by the unfortunately situation. I am offering my assistance in the area where I might be needed which is "Translator".

Thank You for your help to the people of Haiti
Sincerely,
Richard M.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Juliana C. in California writes:

i would like to donate cloths shoes blankets & other items to Haiti . But i dont know were to go

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Luz S. in Florida writes:

I live in Florida and have some
clothing that I would like to donate but don't
know where to send them or if any local organization is collecting them. Please help
Thank you.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Jeff in California writes:

As is typical of our government I came into work this morning with credit card in hand to donate and have been to the State Dept site, drilled down to this site, I have been through 5 links and can not find a place to GIVE MY MONEY AWAY! I will now go another direction but for God's sake people......

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Martin C. in Colorado writes:

State really needs to take the leadership in producing a short term and longer term plan for dealing with this disaster. Use different teams to produce and administer each plan with coordination between each.
Short term would deal with saving lives - areas such as medical support, evacuation efforts, clean water, food, and establishing comunications as well as personnel and property protection.
Longer term would deal with rebuilding Haiti - homes, businesses, infrastructure and etc. Coordinating and focusing efforts of orgs such as Habitat for Humanity.
Also there is a need to establish a way to coordinate offers for assistance from individuals or orgs such as local churches that are not as connected as the Red Cross or Catholic Relief Services. Perhaps an online site.
Finally, State really needs to look at Lessons Learned from Katrina and needs to communicate that they will be using those lessons.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

George D. in New York writes:

I will like to adopt 2 children if there is some who lost their parents please help me.Few of my freinds will like to do the same.Please can you help us

George d.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Mike C. in New York writes:

would like to help people in haiti im a 45 yr old male self employed contractor with 25 yrs heavry machine ex, masonery construction and genarl contracting

thank you mike c.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Salena in the U.S.A. writes:

In watching the news this morning I did see certain Red Cross set ups where a person can go and put in names and information of loved ones in Haiti. If any news becomes available of said persons you would be contacted. Does anyone know exactly which locations are doing this?

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Rick A. in New York writes:

We are a group of performing artists in the Greater Capital District Area. We would like to oganize a "Concert for Haiti" for the victims of this horrific disaster. Can someone from the State Dept contact us ASAP?

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Michael M. in New York writes:

First I want to say I want Jessica P. from chile on my TEAM !! simply said let's give money to help with disaster, let's help our brother and sisters, I am sending my text to 90999 now. let's give and let's pray.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Amber in Connecticut writes:

People should also consider giving to Save the Children. They are permanently working with families and children in Haiti and are currently in need of support for the relief effort. savethechildren.org

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Thomas writes:

i'd like to send a 20 ft container of canned food, water, cookies, chips, towels, paper towel etc

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Jessica P. in Chile writes:

First:Define clearly the steps to start the order of the system. Install a center of distribution in an open space to provide water and food.
Second: carry all the dead people, as far away as you can, to common place. Apply a dust called CAL (lime) to decelerate the human decomposition.
Third: Install tends trying to group the people in this way:
Damnified people
Mather`s with child
Men
Fourth: Install an office of worldwide communication.
Fifth: Define what kind of help is priority to continue receiving.
Sixth: organize the social community looking for the religion leader to give calm to the groups.
At the same time, the Ahiti group of men can help in all the labour described.
Finally tell around clearly what kind of help do you need to receive.

Around the world we need to know how to help clearly to let us move fast and bring the help. This is a tragedy that must make us move as fast as we can to releif the suffer

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Lindsay in Michigan writes:

I am a teacher and my students and I would like to help! Besides a monetary donation, is there a way for us to collect water, supplies, etc.. and send it over? Please respond if you can answer! Thank you.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

John T. in Florida writes:

as a church how can we help with food money
clothes

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Normita in California writes:

My thoughts and prayers go to the people of Haiti. Looking at the images of the devastation is a call to action - to help in whatever amount we can afford.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Kara S. in Florida writes:

i am so sad an think this country needed this help a long time ago. now look at how sad it is.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Dana E. in Connecticut writes:

So - what happens to our money..$10 to state dept, some relief org? Don't know..I have 266 families in my town ready and willing to donate to causes that directly support these families in Haiti. This is a disaster not a cause. How do I assure our donors about legitamacy of their donation and let them know what organizations benefit from their generosity??

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Zharkov in U.S.A. writes:

It is obvious that the rescue work needs to begin. The latest news reports say there are no rescue workers. People are removing debris with their bare hands.

Haiti needs shipments of portable cranes to lift debris from people trapped below, and bulldozers to clear streets so ambulances can reach victims.

A few Army Combat Engineer units and SeaBee units could be useful to get the place cleared of rubble.

Posted on Thu Jan 14, 2010

Tom W. in Arkansas writes:

If heavy equipment operators are needed email me and I will go.

Posted on Wed Jan 13, 2010

Mariantonia O. in New York writes:

I am very sad about what happened in Haiti,I pray for them.I want to contribute with something, but the only place that I trust it is the Red crooss,I am going to call them.
God bless our president Obama, he is very concern and doing the best , also mrs Clinton.

Posted on Wed Jan 13, 2010

Heidi K. in Canada writes:

WE MAY NOT BE IN THE MILITARY, BUT WANT TO HELP

Posted on Wed Jan 13, 2010

Allison M. in Florida writes:

I do not have any formal training in disaster relief; however, I have unlimited time and I am willing to take orders from anyone needing my help! I can leave as soon as needed. I don't have enough money to send, but I am strong and willful. I know that under the correct supervision I will make a difference.

Sincerely,

Allison M.

Posted on Wed Jan 13, 2010

Daniel Q. writes:

I would really like to contribute in someway to Haiti however Iam currently unemployed and hardly making ends meet. I do speak fruent spanish, and if I could be a part of a civilian group to donate my services in Haiti, I would be more than glad to help. May God Bless the people of Haiti.

Posted on Wed Jan 13, 2010

Ted B. in Maine writes:

Where is the Salvation Army in the list of aid recipients? Their leader was on site and recorded on NBC this evening.

Posted on Wed Jan 13, 2010

Susan H. in Florida writes:

Please text everyone in your contact list and tell them about how to donate $10 through your cellphone carrier to help Haiti by texting "HAITI" to 90999

Posted on Wed Jan 13, 2010

Pam B. in Connecticut writes:

My heart goes out to the thousands maybe millions that have been effected by this horrable disaster. I work for as a para for an elementary school, and all I can think about is the death and dispare that is surrounding the children,parents,and people of Haiti. I will do my best to encourage everyone to donate anything they can to help!

If you have anything that could help me motivate or start a fund drive,besides the obvious, please email me back and I'll do my best to help!

Sincerly, Pam B.

Posted on Wed Jan 13, 2010

Joseph A. in Oregon writes:

I stand corrected, in reference to my blog posting earlier on the severity of the earthquake in Haiti, I meant to specify; "Port-au-Prince", even grad students occasionally slip.

Posted on Wed Jan 13, 2010

Joseph M. in Oregon writes:

I would like to see the U.S. government coordinate its relief efforts with the U.N., EU and the international community and start sending a considerable relief, aid, humanitarian and begin a comprehensive assistance effort.
A caller today from a school outside of the Port-de-Prince area suggested to BBC World Have Your Say, that they really need care packages, which include the basic essentials, even first-aid kits. Having people throughout America and beyond putting together care packages is a formidable idea, but they need immediate humanitarian assistance and relief supplies and the care packages should be coordinated with the U.S. Department of State and the U.N. for getting them out to the Haitians.
I don't think most people understand the magnitude of this disaster until we start getting and viewing media coverage on the ground from Port-De-Prince, the type of media coverage that I listened to this morning from South Florida, where BBC World News had a live caller from the ground, she was speaking from a children's school, miles away from the epicenter and gave us a brief description of the devastation being witnessed.

Posted on Wed Jan 13, 2010

Joseph in Oregon writes:

I would like to see the U.S. government coordinate its relief efforts with the U.N., EU and the international community and start sending a considerable relief, aid, humanitarian and begin a comprehensive assistance effort.

A caller today from a school outside of the Port-de-Prince area suggested to BBC World Have Your Say, that they really need care packages, which include the basic essentials, even first-aid kits. Having people throughout America and beyond putting together care packages is a formidable idea, but they need immediate humanitarian assistance and relief supplies and the care packages should be coordinated with the U.S. Department of State and the U.N. for getting them out to the Haitians.

I don't think most people understand the magnitude of this disaster until we start getting and viewing media coverage on the ground from Port-De-Prince, the type of media coverage that I listened to this morning from South Florida, where BBC World News had a live caller from the ground, she was speaking from a children's school, miles away from the epicenter and gave us a brief description of the devastation being witnessed.

Posted on Wed Jan 13, 2010